Cruise the Milford Sound, hike Roy’s Peak in Wanaka, go kayaking in Abel Tasman, spend a few days in Queenstown, drive the Southern Scenic Route, go wine tasting in Marlborough and Central Otago, soar over the glaciers from Franz Josef, and go on one of best road trips in the world. On this 3-week New […]
We have visited New Zealand three times, and in this guide, we provide three different ways to plan a two-week South Island itinerary. There’s a lot to see and do on the South Island, and this guide gives you the opportunity to pick the road trip that best fits your interests. Two of these itineraries […]
With 10 days on the South Island of New Zealand, you have just enough time to visit several top spots. Queenstown, Wanaka, the Milford Sound, and seeing Aoraki / Mount Cook (New Zealand’s tallest mountain) all top the list, but you also have the option to add on the Southern Scenic Route, Akaroa, Abel Tasman, […]
In this guide, we provide four different ways to spend one week on the South Island of New Zealand, including maps, daily itineraries, and many tips we learned over multiple trips. If you have one week on the South Island of New Zealand, there are several different ways to plan your time. Whether you want […]
Discover 40 amazing things to do on the South Island of New Zealand, from cruising Milford Sound to wine tasting and hiking the famous Roy’s Peak Track. Plan to spend at least one week on the South Island to see its highlights; three weeks is ideal for the full experience. The South Island of New […]
The iconic Routeburn Track is a 33 km (20 mile) alpine track on New Zealand’s South Island runs from The Divide in Fiordland National Park to Routeburn Shelter in Mount Aspiring National Park. It is typically done as a 2 to 3 day trek, but if you’re fit and fast, you can do it in […]
The Southern Scenic Route is a 600+ kilometer driving route that connects Dunedin, Invercargill, Te Anau, and Queenstown, New Zealand. It is a gorgeous drive, and along the way you are treated to some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. On this drive, you will visit quaint coastal towns, deserted beaches, waterfalls, fiords, […]
In this guide, we cover what to expect on a Doubtful Sound day trip, including photos, a map, tour options, tips to have the best experience, and whether or not it is worth it. Doubtful Sound is a fiord in southwest New Zealand. It’s a neighbor of the more popular Milford Sound. A visit to […]
This 3-week New Zealand itinerary starts in Auckland, spends one week on the North Island, then two weeks on the South Island, ending in Queenstown. It’s the best way to see the highlights of New Zealand in one road trip. It’s no secret that New Zealand is one of our favorite destinations in the world. New Zealand is the perfect blend […]
This guide explains how to plan your Milford Sound day trip, including sights and activities along the drive, how to book your cruise, and tips we’ve learned from our visits. It’s best to visit Milford Sound from Te Anau, but you can also go from Queenstown—just expect a much longer day. The Milford Sound (also […]